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Jack Cook
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Someone asked for a photo.........
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VF-27 at NAS Maui before deployent LCDR Fred Bardshar commanding.
photo courtesy of Carl Brown 10 kill ace.

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Jack,

Did Mr. Brown ever say if the squadron got any flak from their superiors for the nose art? I know it was a rarity in USN/USMC .
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Jack Cook
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On the day Carl downed 5 planes after being hit and wounded. He
landed on another CV the Task Group CO saw the artwork and ordered it removed!
VF-27 was fortunate in having Bardshar has its CO. He was a lead from the front type of guy and was more interested in results that making sure your gig line was straight. A lot like Tom Blackburn!

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Bob,
Drop me a email when you have a moment.

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If I remember correctly, the nose art was only on for a very short period. And now it is famous forevermore! Take that, you stuffy admirals!

Jack Cook wrote:
On the day Carl downed 5 planes after being hit and wounded. He
landed on another CV the Task Group CO saw the artwork and ordered it removed!
VF-27 was fortunate in having Bardshar has its CO. He was a lead from the front type of guy and was more interested in results that making sure your gig line was straight. A lot like Tom Blackburn!
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Nice pictures Jack, thanks for sharing. Further to the Hellcat theme, just wondering if anyone out there may have some images of a VF-32 Hellcat, particularly that of Hollis H. Hills, I believe he flew one with the No.5 on the tail during 1944. Also hoping for a pm with an image at 300ppi possibly 5x7 or 8x10. Fingers crossed.
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